Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Kaikōura with free parking

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 341
SAR 396 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr

Room options

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2 Bedroom 1st floor with ocean views

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom Ground Floor with Partial view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 Bedroom ground floor with patio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury, 7300

What's nearby

  • Kaikoura Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kaikoura District Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fyffe House - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coopers Catch Kaikoura - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Strawberry Tree - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Why Not Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kaikoura Seafood Bbq - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slam Club - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Hotel near Kaikoura Beach
Located close to Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum, Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments provides an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Toasters, highchairs, and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Kaikoura
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Hotel Kaikoura

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

As of 2 Rabiʻ II 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments on 10 Rabiʻ II 2025 start from $105.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kaikoura Beach, Kaikoura Museum, and Kaikoura District Museum. Fyffe House and Peninsula Walkway are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 504 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 504 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 504 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 504 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 504 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location loved the kitchenette, very clean & modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful views, full kitchen was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this overnight spot. Location was perfect, beautiful ocean views, roomy, great amenities and bed was super comfy! Shower was fabulous! A definite must!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts and most comfortable bed on our trip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot. Easy to live in for our four night stay. Lovely comfortable king bed and nice large living space. Good shower too. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there and in Kaikoura again — it’s a beautiful part of NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunny seaview balcony and the best shower yet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful apartment right over the beach. We would definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parinaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property..stunning views. All the amenities provided.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and goood quality accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean and great views over the sea
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poppy the Manager awesome communication and helpfulness. great location ...great view... we recommend you stay here and we will stay here next time passing through
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay which was right opposite the water. The kitchen was ver usable. The location was excellent and we were able to walk to many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very friendly, clean and spacious unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment central to everything Kaikōura has to offer. Walking distance to town. Beach across the road. Ultra comfy. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the waterfront. Poppy and Bruce great hosts, very helpful. Close to whale and dolphin encounter. Beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ange

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation Would happily stay again Very clean and lovely furniture
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect with seaview
Perfect stay, close to the beach, big kitchen with whatever you need and very friendly hosts. They care much about the place and it‘s very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raechel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous position, clean, spacious, right on the sea front. Very helpful staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chauhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice property with spacious rooms and parking space. The team keeps the place in pristine condition. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay on our trip so far. Friendly, warm welcome, ocean view and best restaurant in town (Hiku) within 2 min. walking distance. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dalainey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great property to stay at. With excellent views, immediate access to the beach and walkways, and an easy seven minute stroll to shops/dining. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024